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Mercedes-Benz launched the all-new E-Class sedan this year, but it appears the range will get more than just an Estate.
The E-Class range from Mercedes-Benz is about to be enhanced with a crossover version, which might become known as the “E-Class All Terrain.” While the name is still pending, we do have a set of spy photos of the prototype, which has been spotted by our friends at CarPix while it was being driven through Germany.
The new version of the E-Class is evidently based on the Estate body style, and it comes with distinct body cladding, similar to that worn by SUVs and crossovers. The trend was started by Audi, with the Allroad model, and then seen at Volvo in the form of the XC70.
Interestingly, BMW and Mercedes-Benz did not have any competitors in the niche, but it appears that the three-pointed-star from Stuttgart has had a change of heart.
As you can observe in the photo gallery of this article, the “All Terrain” variant of the E-Class comes with different front and rear bumpers, a set of side skirts, and appropriate ornaments for the wheel arches. We expect the additional body cladding to be painted black, or to be decorated in a way that makes it stand out from the rest of the sheet metal.
Just like its existing competitors from Audi and Volvo, Mercedes-Benz’s E-Class-based crossover comes with a higher ground clearance. Evidently, at this price level, the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system from the German automaker is expected to come standard with this car.
The new crossover from Mercedes-Benz might come to the market as a 2017 model. We would not exclude the possibility of introducing an air suspension to allow the manipulation of the ride height.
According to some reports, the new E-Class “All Terrain” could be showcased at this year’s Paris Motor Show, scheduled this fall. Others would not exclude a launch at the Los Angeles Auto Show, while Mercedes-Benz might delay the model until the 2017 Detroit Auto Show.
The new version of the E-Class is evidently based on the Estate body style, and it comes with distinct body cladding, similar to that worn by SUVs and crossovers. The trend was started by Audi, with the Allroad model, and then seen at Volvo in the form of the XC70.
Interestingly, BMW and Mercedes-Benz did not have any competitors in the niche, but it appears that the three-pointed-star from Stuttgart has had a change of heart.
As you can observe in the photo gallery of this article, the “All Terrain” variant of the E-Class comes with different front and rear bumpers, a set of side skirts, and appropriate ornaments for the wheel arches. We expect the additional body cladding to be painted black, or to be decorated in a way that makes it stand out from the rest of the sheet metal.
Just like its existing competitors from Audi and Volvo, Mercedes-Benz’s E-Class-based crossover comes with a higher ground clearance. Evidently, at this price level, the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system from the German automaker is expected to come standard with this car.
The new crossover from Mercedes-Benz might come to the market as a 2017 model. We would not exclude the possibility of introducing an air suspension to allow the manipulation of the ride height.
According to some reports, the new E-Class “All Terrain” could be showcased at this year’s Paris Motor Show, scheduled this fall. Others would not exclude a launch at the Los Angeles Auto Show, while Mercedes-Benz might delay the model until the 2017 Detroit Auto Show.
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